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Old 02-18-09 | 05:04 AM
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Looks like you painted a model and forgot to get the wheels... I like it!
Old 02-18-09 | 06:04 AM
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Thanks guys. I was hoping to get more people that absolutely hated it. lol. There is actually a point to stretching tires (performance to ascetics) , but not the same for everyone. I can respect that not everyone likes it.

The wheels are 18x11 +22. I had them before I bought the SC so why not??

I was originally going to do 245's on them but I haven't rolled my fenders yet. I am going to go lower and go closer to static camber in the rear at least after I do a slight pull.

The K-Sports ride very nice! I have 7/5 spring rates I believe, they might be softer but they actually feel better than stock. I've ridden on allot of expensive coils and have not been impressed. Honestly I'm not shelling out the loot unless its for Bilstein, Koni's or something to that effect. Coils is the one thing Japan could stand to improve on in my opinion.

I've had K-sports on my S14 before they got popular and had no problem after they upgraded the oil seals. Going on 5 years now.

The S14 has a built SR, but Im pulling that for more displacement/ wider power band.
Old 02-18-09 | 06:34 AM
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I'm not big on stretching tires but, i'm diggin the FR's. I had saleen wheels on my last SC and love'd them. looks pretty good
Old 02-18-09 | 06:49 AM
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Im not big fan of stretch i prefer some meat on my tires but I'm not gonna come on here and straight up disrespect some guys car because its not my taste. I can respect the hard work and creativity another owner puts into his car. If everyone did the same exact thing to their cars it would make for a dull world. Good job man keep it up. I like the FR500 wheels to. Ive thought about buying a set of black chrome ones for mine.
Old 02-18-09 | 07:38 AM
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First of all..............your s14 is sick and your Sc looks pretty good with the new wheels. Your new set up is definitely better than your old wheels. What color did you paint your wheels? looks like primer gray. good **** man!!!!
Old 02-18-09 | 09:25 AM
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yo obeewon!

didnt know you had an SC....and didnt know you joined up on here!

we should do a shoot down in philly sometime when im around town.
Old 02-18-09 | 11:29 AM
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Those FR wheels are so sexy I been looking for some for a while now.
Old 02-18-09 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC3
I think stretching tires is a horrible idea and looks ridiculous. It's supposedly the cheaper way to have low profile tires. I would buy the right tire in the first place.
Stretched tires are not because you can't afford tires or need a cheap way to have low pro's, it's simply easier to break loose when your into drifting. So it's more for performance. However, I personally think stretched tires look great. Not tooooo much though.

Car looks great obeewon.
Old 02-18-09 | 05:27 PM
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Sweet s14.
Old 02-18-09 | 05:52 PM
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I like it a lot, the color of the wheels for some reason remind me of a lego.. haha
Old 02-18-09 | 05:55 PM
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looks good, just not into the yellow high beams.
Old 02-18-09 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by OBEEWON
Thanks guys

The S14 has a built SR, but Im pulling that for more displacement/ wider power band.
gonna go RB ????....

Not a fan of stretch but your whip looks str8
Old 02-18-09 | 08:50 PM
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Keep the stretch!
Old 02-18-09 | 09:26 PM
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I'm not sure why, but your rim color reminded me of legos. Looks good though, but not really diggin the yellow on the high beams but looks ok on the corner lights.
Old 02-18-09 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Owlz
I like it a lot, the color of the wheels for some reason remind me of a lego.. haha
we must have the same thoughts



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